The Jack Benny Program, starring Jack Benny, was a
radio-TV comedy series which ran for more than three decades
and is generally regarded as a high-water mark in
20th-century comedy. Jack Benny (February 14, 1894 in
Chicago, Illinois “ December 26, 1974 in Beverly Hills,
California), born Benjamin Kubelsky, was an American
comedian, vaudeville performer, and radio, television, and
film actor. He was one of the biggest stars in classic
American radio and was also a major television personality.
Benny was renowned for his flawless comic timing and
(especially) his ability to get laughs with either a
pregnant pause or a single expression, such as his signature
exasperated "Well!". In hand with his dear friend and great
"rival" Fred Allen ”their long-running "feud" was a famous
running gag. Now join us as we return to The Jack Benny
Program filled with laughter and great gags that will keep
you coming back for more.
